NBP0506: Underway Oceanographic Data from Antarctic Maud Rise Study

R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer collected this data during its 2005 Antarctic research cruise NBP0506, focusing on the Maud Rise region. The dataset consists of underway measurements supporting a Non-linear Equation of State Study for global change research. Data collection was funded by the NSF and managed by the U.S. Antarctic Program.

Use Cases

• Modeling non-linear oceanographic equations of state based on Antarctic underway measurements.
• Analyzing time-series physical oceanography data for global change studies.
• Studying biological and chemical oceanographic patterns in the Maud Rise region.
• Calibrating ship-based sensor data from NSF-supported Antarctic research vessels.

Strengths

• Data originates from the NSF-supported research icebreaker R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer, a dedicated platform.
• Dataset is associated with a specific scientific study on the Non-linear Equation of State.
• Leg NBP0506 had a defined route starting and ending at Punta Arenas, Chile.

Limitations

• Last updated 2005-09-15 23:59:59.999000; freshness should be verified.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file formats are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

SCIOPS via NASA Earthdata

Collection Method

Underway data collected by the R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer research vessel.

Time Range

2005 (specific cruise leg NBP0506)

Freshness

Last updated 2005-09-15 23:59:59.999000

Geography

Antarctic region, specifically the Maud Rise, with route from Punta Arenas, Chile to Punta Arenas, Chile.